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Save the date for an evening to celebrate the rich diversity of our school community: Wednesday, May 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Crocker Families: Let’s honor our rich cultures with an evening of traditional food, clothing, and performances. Bring a favorite dish to share with your friends—and please email us (CrockerFarmpgo@gmail.com) if you’d like to perform […]

Master Plan for fields and facilities at Community Field, Amherst Regional High School, Middle School and Wildwood School to be discussed. When: Wednesday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. Where: Town Room, 2nd Floor, Town Hall, 4 Boltwood Ave. The Amherst Center Recreation Working Group welcomes your participation in a public meeting to discuss the current condition and […]

The Amherst and Pelham Elementary Schools are having an information/registration event for families of young children on Thursday, March 1. All families are welcome to attend to hear from all the elementary school principals, superintendent and special education director. During this event, parents/guardians will learn more information regarding the registration process (including for potential school choice […]

The Amherst Education Foundation is selling tickets for the spring fundraiser, which will celebrate our principal, Derek Shea, along with the other school principals. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/yc997xlt.

The Missoula Children’s Theatre is once again offering a great audition opportunity for kids from the Amherst Leisure Services Community Theater. This will be a one-week musical theater experience for kids ages K-12. In the past, the children have had a wonderfully immersive theater experience. For more information, visit www.alsct.org.

Registration for Boys and Girls Bantams and Juniors is open. If you are a returning player, welcome back! If you are a new player, welcome to a wonderful sport! Equipment is available to rent for a modest fee so that costs are not a barrier for participation. Registration for the Girls and Boys lacrosse teams […]

Our deadline for mailing in Box Tops is approaching again. Please send in any box tops you’ve collected with your child(ren) or drop them off during at the Crocker Farm main office. If you have any questions about eligible products, here is a link. Thank you!

February Vacation Joyful Art Exploration (Ages 6-11) This is a great opportunity for kids to spend their February break exploring art and engaging in self expression! The studio is right on North Pleasant Street, a few doors down from Bruegger’s Bagels. Spaces are limited: Register soon to ensure a spot in the class! At Joy […]

LSSE’s WinterFest Amherst This year, WinterFest Amherst (Feb. 3-10) is the largest winter festival in Western Mass, featuring over 40 events, including music, food, sports, recreation and community activities. Among this year’s highlights are 10 events on the first day, including a Luminaria, sponsored by the Amherst BID, on the Town Common, as well as the […]

The UMass Pediatric Physical Activity Laboratory is looking for third and fourth graders to join the Smart Minds with Aerobic and Resistance Training during Recess (SMART Recess) Pilot Study! Children in either the third or fourth grade at Fort River School or Crocker Farm School in Amherst, MA, are invited to participate in an 18-week study. This 18-week […]

Throughout the month of January 2018, return your overdue library books, DVDs, etc. to The Jones, Munson Memorial, or North Amherst Library, and you will not be charged overdue fines! Instead, the libraries will be collecting nonperishable food items for the Amherst Survival Center. Please consider making a generous donation to help out those in need. Return your […]

Dear Families, Florence Bank gives away $100,000 each year to community nonprofits through its Community Choice grants program. Florence Bank customers vote for the nonprofit of their choice & all nonprofits getting at least 50 votes receive a grant. Voting is open until December 31: Please vote today! Last year (2016), the ARPS PGO received got 52 […]